Kenya Declares National Mourning Day Amid Catastrophic Flooding

President William Ruto announces a public holiday to honor the victims and initiates nationwide tree planting to combat climate change.

Nearly 240 fatalities reported as floods ravage Kenya, displacing over 235,000 people.
Government enforces evacuations and demolishes illegal structures to manage the crisis.
Military chief perishes in a helicopter crash amidst the national emergency.
Schools across Kenya to reopen after delays caused by infrastructure damage from floods.
Meteorology department predicts continued heavy rainfall, raising fears of worsening conditions.